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An evaluation report of Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) provides promising evidence that the clinics achieve their desired objective of providing care for illnesses and injuries that are urgent, but not life-threatening, and reduce expensive visits to hospital emergency departments. ACN CEO, Adjunct Professor Kathryn Zeitz FACN, said the evaluation report, by the Department of … Continued
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) welcomes the release of the Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman’s report into the ATO’s identification and management of financial abuse within the tax system. Financial abuse is a serious issue which can have significant impacts for victims. The ATO has an important role in supporting taxpayers impacted by financial … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE Thursday 3 April 2025 [PLEASE NOTE: AAA CEO NICOLE ROGERSON IS AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS] A new national survey has revealed systemic failures in the diagnosis of autistic children with wait times skyrocketing in recent years. The Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) survey of more than 1,200 parents and carers was conducted in February … Continued
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Rewiring welcomes Senate committee’s report into residential electrification A Coalition-led Senate committee has released its final report into residential electrification, recognising the increasing importance of household electrification for Australians. The committee’s inquiry, which was chaired by the Coalition’s Andrew Bragg, found electrification has the potential to improve household energy efficiency and reduce emissions. … Continued
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Illicit tobacco operations are not run by genuine farmers but by organised crime syndicates. These activities divert vital funds from the community and place them into the hands of criminals, who use the profits to fund other serious crimes. By staying informed and vigilant, everyone can play their part in keeping the community safe and … Continued
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Largest childhood preventative health initiative in nearly 20 years Beyfortus rollout to ensure all babies are RSV protected this winter The largest and most significant childhood preventative health initiative in nearly 20 years is now underway (1 April), with more than 300,000 doses of immunisations that protect against severe RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) now … Continued
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Youth Homelessness Matters Day (YHMD) is April 16 this year. For 19 years, this day has been raising awareness about the issues and realities of children and young people experiencing and at risk of homelessness. We want to ensure it is high on the public agenda. Yfoundations CEO John Macmillan said “We know what needs … Continued
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‘The current government has missed the opportunity provided by last night’s budget to demonstrate a real, long-term commitment to ending child and youth homelessness in Australia. The budget contains no long-term relief for tens of thousands of young Australians in crisis who are without a home, entering or stuck in a cycle of homelessness, and … Continued
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With the federal election campaign now underway, ACOSS is urging all parties and candidates to deliver real solutions to address the hardship people are facing, rising inequality and climate change, and to resist stoking fear and division. “Some voters have experienced a historic fall in their living standards, and many are feeling afraid – … Continued
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Western Australians who support the phase-out of the cruel live sheep export trade will hold a peaceful gathering in Perth this morning. With the federal election set for May 3, the group is urging the Coalition to respect the wishes of the seven in 10 Western Australians who support ending live sheep exports by committing … Continued
